Archive snapshot · Consumer
Wed, Oct 14, 9:31 PM ET
Domino's Q3 same-store sales growth slows, forecasts muted full-year results as diners pull back
Domino's beat on Q3 EPS but weak same-store sales and cautious budget-conscious consumers pushed shares lower, prompting a muted annual outlook as competition i
Restaurantdive · +11 outlets
Albertsons withdraws full-year outlook, accelerates cost-cutting and turnaround review
The US grocer suspended its annual forecast and is hastening cost cuts as sales continue to struggle, signaling deeper stress among traditional supermarkets.
Traders Union · +6 outlets
US retail sales rise for 12th straight month, September data show
Retail sales extended their streak even as fuel costs and rising consumer debt weighed on households, a key read on the health of the US consumer.
NACS · +13 outlets
Target rolls out upgraded myDay app for 350,000 store employees
The retailer is adding customizable screens and AI-backed insights to its employee app as it seeks more efficient stores and to reclaim lost labor hours.
Retaildive · +3 outlets
Costco expands store pipeline with proposed Christchurch site and Oakland warehouse
The warehouse club is weighing a New Zealand debut and has proposed a large Oakland location, extending an aggressive international and US expansion.
1News
Moody's upgrades retail and apparel outlook as tariffs ease
The ratings firm now expects solid household finances to bring more stability to the sector, though energy costs and geopolitical risks remain.
Retaildive · +2 outlets
Walmart to add employee health care and other benefits starting in 2027
Walmart is expanding US worker benefits, part of an effort to retain staff amid a tight labor market for retail employees.
TheStreet · +14 outlets
Toy prices jump 4.2% ahead of the holidays as inflation report stays hot
The September price bump on toys came as the overall Consumer Price Index rose 0.6%, squeezing holiday gift budgets.
Retaildive · +1 outlets
Bain survey finds more consumers plan to shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2026
Bain expects the Black Friday weekend to outpace the overall holiday season as shoppers consolidate purchases into promotional events.
HomePage News · +14 outlets
AI shopping revolution could backfire on retailers, research suggests
As AI reshapes product discovery, researchers warn retailers may lose control of customer relationships and pricing.
Phys.org · +2 outlets
Menu price inflation outpaces wage growth, pressuring restaurant diners
Rising menu prices against stagnant wages are straining restaurant demand and deepening consumer caution.
Nation’s Restaurant News · +14 outlets
Amazon recalls more than 112,000 bottles of store-brand pain reliever over discolored pills
The recall of Amazon's private-label pain reliever raises quality-control questions for its growing store-brand business.
qz.com · +14 outlets
Amazon, Walmart face new AI shopping test as chatbots shape recommendations
Retailers are weighing whether AI assistants will recommend them to shoppers, a growing threat to traditional search-based commerce.
Benzinga · +7 outlets
Costco eyes former Army base site for massive Oakland warehouse
Costco is considering a former military site for a large Bay Area warehouse as part of its ongoing store build-out.
New York Post · +8 outlets
Fast-food executives hold low expectations for the economy
Restaurant chain leaders are bracing for a soft consumer environment, a signal for the broader dining sector.
Restaurant Business Magazine · +12 outlets
Amazon to close grocery partner storefronts
The e-commerce giant is shuttering third-party grocery storefronts as it reshapes its grocery strategy.
Grocery Dive · +14 outlets
Amazon cuts hundreds of corporate roles in retail division
The layoffs in Amazon's retail unit reflect continued cost discipline across the company's core commerce business.
Retail Customer Experience
Retailers report mixed sales as consumers take on rising debt
Mixed retail results alongside growing household debt suggest a stretched US consumer heading into the holiday season.
Scranton Times-Tribune

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